{"product_id":"myrmica-rubra-2-koninginnen-en-100-werksters","title":"Myrmica rubra 2 queens and 100+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnt Colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 100+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product info detailed after-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product data items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-data-items-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" data-role=\"content\" id=\"attributedescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMyrmica rubra is also known as the common red sting ant. A well-known ant native to our own soil! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains 100+ workers.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, or queens, can occur in a nest (not necessarily). This colony has 2 gynes, which are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly slightly larger\u003c\/span\u003e than regular workers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note, these ants have a very clear seasonal distribution, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will return with higher temperatures in spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease note, special warranty terms apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMyrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but significantly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, its lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care provided. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is, of course, our responsibility and at our risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for sand and gypsum ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. For Myrmica, this outworld is extremely important. They must continuously be able to obtain fresh\/moist food here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug at the back to keep the water supply partly moist in the nest tube. Due to its size, the colony cannot stay in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packaged and shipped in foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMyrmica rubra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRed sting ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3. Difficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e5-6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e4-5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePolygynous, multiple queens per nest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, close to the surface, often under stones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eNo, but a clear winter rest with little or no brood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice: keep slightly cooler around 10-15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRecommendation: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(Western) Europe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm Recommendation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand (preferred) and Gypsum including use of Outworld area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMyrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tquickly and can also move quickly. Our experience is\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthat it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tDehydration is a great danger.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe red sting ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthe ant only does in case of danger (e.g., crushing or intrusion\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tinto the nest). The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tstinging nettles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\thobby is not a problem, right?! ;-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218987295055,"sku":"SRMR2-1005","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2064384450.jpg?v=1773838782","url":"https:\/\/ants-kingdom-mierenboerderij.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/myrmica-rubra-2-koninginnen-en-100-werksters","provider":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","version":"1.0","type":"link"}